Python for Web Development – Course Program

Course Overview

This course will introduce students to web development using Python. By the end of the course, students will be able to build dynamic and data-driven web applications using modern frameworks and tools.

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development with Python

• Overview of Web Development
• Why Use Python for Web Development?
• Setting Up the Development Environment (VS Code, Python, Pip, Virtual Environments)
• Introduction to HTTP, Servers, and Clients

Module 2: Front-end Basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

• HTML & CSS
  • Structure of Web Pages
  • Styling with CSS
  • Responsive Design (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS)
• JavaScript Essentials
  • DOM Manipulation
  • Fetch API & JSON Handling

Module 3: Python Web Frameworks (Flask & Django)

Flask Framework

• Introduction to Flask
• Setting Up a Flask Project
• Routing & URL Handling
• Handling Forms & Requests
• Template Rendering with Jinja2
• Connecting Flask with Databases (SQLAlchemy)

Django Framework

• Introduction to Django
• Django Project Structure
• Models, Views, and Templates (MVT Pattern)
• Django ORM & Database Management
• User Authentication & Admin Panel
• Building APIs with Django REST Framework (DRF)

Module 4: Databases & Data Management

• SQL vs NoSQL Databases
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite
• MongoDB with Python (PyMongo)
• Performing CRUD Operations
• Data Validation & Security Practices

Module 5: RESTful APIs & Web Services

• Understanding RESTful APIs
• Creating APIs with Flask & FastAPI
• Serializing Data with Marshmallow & Pydantic
• API Authentication (JWT, OAuth)
• Testing & Securing APIs

Module 6: Web Application Security

• Common Web Security Threats (XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection)
• Authentication & Authorization
• Secure Password Handling (bcrypt, Argon2)
• HTTPS & Secure Headers

Module 7: Deployment & DevOps

• Deploying Flask & Django Apps (Heroku, AWS, DigitalOcean)
• Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines
• Containerization with Docker
• Monitoring & Logging

Module 8: Final Project & Certification

• Building a Complete Web Application (e.g., Blog, E-commerce, Social Media App)
• Code Review & Feedback
• Deploying the Project Online
• Certification of Completion

Prerequisites

• Basic Python knowledge is recommended.
• Interest in web technologies and building applications.

By the end of this course, students will be equipped to build, deploy, and maintain web applications using Python-based frameworks.